As of November 12, 2026, Paraguay is cheaper than Colombia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $81 in Paraguay against $96 in Colombia, a gap of 18.5%. Over the past year Paraguay has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (−11.5% after inflation, against −14.4%). Paraguay carries the lower US advisory (Level 1 against Level 3). Colombia is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Colombia | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $96 | $81 |
| Lean day | $41 | $40 |
| Comfortable day | $233 | $175 |
| Real change, 12 months | −14.4% | −11.5% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −12.4% | −11.7% |
| Versus 5-year average | −28.3% | −15.9% |
| US advisory | Level 3 · Reconsider travel | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 3.9 · Well set up | 2.8 · Rough edges |
| Index score | 37 | 54 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Jun, Sep | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Mountains, Caribbean coast and coffee country, with a peso that rewards timing.
The catchThe advisory reflects crime and kidnapping risk that is strongly regional. Stick to established routes and never accept drinks from strangers.
South America's least-visited country: cheap, friendly and without a tourist trail.
The catchVery little tourism infrastructure and few headline sights. A stop for the curious, not a first trip.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.